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YTD: 25-12 +11.80 UNITS

Tuesday, December 18th: Cleveland Cavaliers +12.5.

Monday, December 17th: Detroit Pistons +4. (Winner 104-107)

Sunday, December 16th: Miami Heat +6. (Won 102-96)

Saturday, December 15th: Memphis Grizzlies +3.5. (Lost 97-105)

Friday, December 14th: Oklahoma City Thunder on the money line -117. (Lost 98-109)

Thursday, December 13th: Spurs on the money line at -135. (Won 125-87)

Monday, December 10th: Sacramento Kings on the money line at -130. Bulls F Bobby Portis and PG Kris Dunn are expected back tonight. This creates chemistry/timing issues. Furthermore, the Bulls are in a "look ahead" situation with an upcoming trip to Mexico. Too many distractions for a team that hasn't been playing well as of late.

Saturday, December 8th: New York Knicks -2.5. (lost 104-112)

Friday, December 7th: San Antonio Spurs -1. (Won 133-120)

Thursday, December 6th: None of today's games provided enough of an edge to justify making a bet. Passing!

Wednesday, December 5th: Minnesota T-Wolves on the moneyline at -190 odds. (Won 121-104)

Tuesday, December 4th: Chicago Bulls +8.5. If you're going to bet this, get it on quick because I expect the line to drop prior to tip. (Won 90-96)

Monday, December 3rd: I handicapped today's card for FIVE hours and couldn't find one edge. It's a real bummer to pass when we're on a heater but the bottom line is that we're not in this to gamble. It's always best to pass when there's no value. Back tomorrow with more winners!

5/14/18: Houston Rockets on the money line at -120. The Rockets went 2-1 this season against Golden State. In the one loss, James Harden was out. GS may very well win the series, but I believe Houston takes game one.

5/13/18: We're not betting on today's game, however, we're going to get down on the Cavs to win the series at -270. This is a really bad matchup for the Celtics. Furthermore, they're catching the Cavs at a time when the team is starting to display some chemistry.

5/8/18: Golden State Warriors -11.5.

5/6/18: Passing.

5/5/18: Cleveland Cavs on the moneyline -190.

5/4/18: Utah Jazz +4.5.

5/3/18: Boston Celtics +4.

5/2/18: Houston Rockets -11.

4/30/18: Boston Celtics +4.

4/29/18: Passing.

4/28/18: Golden St. Warriors -9.

4/27/18: Utah Jazz on the money line at -275.

4/26/18: No value; Passing.

4/25/18: Utah Jazz +3.5.

4/24/18: Milwaukee Bucks +4.

4/23/18: Utah Jazz -4.

4/22/18: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.

4/21/18: Minnesota Timberwolves +6.

4/20/18: Cleveland Cavaliers +1.

4/19/18: Miami Heat +2.

4/18/18: Houston Rockets -10.

4/17/18: Blazers -6. Get this quick as I expect the line to rise prior to tip!

3/3/18: WTH happened to the Suns last night? We were up huge and they end up pushing? Unbelievable. Today's play is the Orlando Magic at -7.5 who we're expecting to blow out a Memphis team who is missing ALL of their regulars.

3/2/18: Phoenix Suns +8.

3/1/18: Portland Blazers -5.

2/28/18: Dallas Mavericks +5.

2/27/18: Miami Heat pick'em.

2/26/18: Sacramento Kings +5.5.

2/25/18: New Orleans Pelicans +4.

2/24/18: Sacramento Kings +1.5.

2/22/18: Sacramento Kings +7.5.

2/15/18: Denver Nuggets +2.5.

2/14/18: Chicago Bulls +6.5.

2/13/18: Minnesota T-Wolves +2.5.

2/12/18: Utah Jazz -4.

2/11/18: Boston Celtics -4.5.

2/10/18: Dallas Mavericks -2.

2/9/18: New Orleans Pelicans +4.5.

2/8/18: Charlotte Hornets +3.

2/7/18: Jazz/Grizzlies OVER 202 points.

2/6/18: New York Knicks -1.

2/5/18: Washington Wizards +2.

2/4/18: Passing.

2/3/18: Cleveland Cavaliers +3.

2/2/18: Miami Heat +4.

2/1/18: Washington Wizards +3.5.

1/30/18: Golden State Warriors/Utah Jazz UNDER 216 points.

1/29/18: Memphis Grizzlies -8.

1/28/18: San Antonio Spurs -11.

1/27/18: Miami Heat -4.

1/26/18: Atlanta Hawks +7.

1/25/18: Sacramento Kings +9.

1/24/18: Portland Blazers -3.

1/23/18: Cleveland Cavaliers -2.

1/22/18: Hawks +2.5.

1/21/18: Indiana Pacers +6.

1/20/18: Atlanta Hawks -2.

1/19/18: LAL +1.5.

1/18/18: Sixers +3.

1/17/18: Kings +4.5, Knicks -2.5, Hawks +2.5.

1/15/18: Sacramento Kings +11.5.

1/14/18: Phoenix Suns +3.5.

1/13/18: Detroit Pistons -1.

1/12/18: Brooklyn Nets +3.

1/11/18: Cleveland Cavaliers -3.

1/10/18: Memphis Grizlies -1.

1/9/18: Miami Heat +4.

1/8/18: Today's eight game card had absolutely no value/edges so we have to pass.

1/7/18: Phoenix Suns +8.5.

1/6/17: Milwaukee Bucks +3.5.

1/5/17: Atlanta Hawks +6.5.

1/4/18: L.A. Clippers +1.5.

1/3/18: Utah Jazz -1.

1/2/18: Cleveland Cavs -8.5.

12/30/17: Atlanta Hawks +3.5.

12/29/17: Pacers/Bulls UNDER 206.5.

12/28/17: Spurs -11.5.

12/27/17: Passing.

12/26/17: Dallas Mavericks +5.5.

12/23/17: Indiana Pacers -9.5.

12/22/17: Clippers/Rockets OVER 221.5.

12/21/17: NY Knicks +2.5.

12/20/17: Grizzlies +10.

12/19/17: New Orleans Pelicans/Washington Wizards OVER 218.

12/18/17: Chicago Bulls +1.5.

12/17/17: Passing.

12/16/17: Dallas Mavericks +7.

12/14/17: Detroit Pistons/Atlanta Hawks OVER 207.5 points.

12/13/17: Memphis Grizzlies +7.5.

12/12/17: Denver Nuggets +6.5.

12/11/17: Chicago Bulls +6.5.

12/9/17: Chicago Bulls +3.5.

12/8/17: Bulls/Hornets OVER 203.

12/7/17: Oklahoma City/Brooklyn UNDER 214 points.

12/6/17: Charlotte Hornets +5. No Curry tonight, Draymond Green banged up and might not play. Kemba back and motivated for Charlotte. Nice live underdog here tonight!

12/5/17: Today's three game card doesn't offer any value/edge so we're taking a pass!

12/4/17: Memphis Grizzlies +3.

12/3/17: Passing.

12/2/17: L.A. Lakers +4.5.

12/1/17: Charlotte Hornets +2.

11/30/17: Milwaukee Bucks +3.

11/29/17: Sixers -5.

11/28/17: Washington Wizards +5.5.

11/26/17: No value so we're forced to pass.

11/25/17: Utah Jazz -1.

11/24/17: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5.

11/22/17: Sacramento Kings +1.

11/21/17: Passing.

11/20/17: Sacramento Kings +6.5.

11/19/17: No value; Passing.

11/18/17: Mavs against at +6.5.

11/17/17: Dallas Mavericks +6.5.

11/16/17: No value; Passing.

11/15/17: Minnesota T-Wolves -5.5.

11/14/17: Brooklyn Nets +7.

11/13/17: Atlanta Hawks +9.

11/12/17: We couldn't find any value on today's short card so are forced to pass.

11/11/17: Atlanta Hawks +9.5.

11/10/17: Chicago Bulls +2.5.

11/9/17: Washington Wizards -10.5.

11/8/17: New York Knickerbockers +8.5.

11/7/17: Sacramento Kings +10.5.

11/6/17: Brooklyn Nets +1.

11/5/17: Portland Trailblazers +2.5.

11/4/17: Chicago Bulls +6.

11/3/17: Dallas Mavericks +4.5.

11/2/17: No value; Passing.

11/1/17 Orlando Magic +4.

10/31/17: Milwaukee Bucks +1.5.

10/30/17: Toronto Raptors +2.5.

Monday, June 12th: Golden St. Warriors -8.5.

Thursday, June 9th: Cleveland Cavaliers +5.5.

Wednesday, June 7th: Cleveland Cavaliers +3.5.

Sunday, June 4th: Cleveland Cavaliers +8.5.

Thursday, June 1st: Golden St. Warriors -7.

Thursday, May 25th: Passing.

Tuesday, May 23rd: Cleveland Cavaliers -14.5.

Monday, May 22nd: No value; Passing.

Sunday, May 21st: Passing

Saturday, May 20th: San Antonio Spurs +8.5.

Friday, May 19th: Boston Celtics +5.5.

Wednesday, May 17th: Boston Celtics +3.5.

Tuesday, May 16th: Passing.

Sunday, May 14th: Golden St. Warriors -10.

Saturday, May 13th: No games scheduled.

Friday, May 12th: Washington Wizards -5.

Thursday, May 11th: This series has absolutely no wagering value. We're passing.

Wednesday, May 10th: Boston Celtics -4.

Tuesday, May 9th: Passing.

Monday, May 8th: Utah Jazz +8.5.

Sunday, May 7th: Washington Wizards -4.5.

Saturday, May 6th: No value; Passing.

Friday, May 5th: Too many question marks with Lowry and his bum ankle and Parker being out. My inclination is that the Cavs will win tonight but it's not a strong enough feeling to call it a play. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Thursday, May 4th Game 3: Washington Wizards -6.

Wednesday, May 3rd Game 2: San Antonio Spurs -5.5.

Tuesday, May 2nd Game 1: Golden State Warriors -13.

Monday, May 1st Game 1 Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5.

Sunday, April 30th: L.A. Clippers on the money line at -165.

Friday, April 28th: We couldn't find any edges in any of today's (3) games so we're forced to take a pass. There's never a reason to force a bet as there's always another game!

Thursday, April 27th: Memphis Grizzlies +5.

Wednesday, April 26th: Atlanta Hawks +6.

Tuesday, April 25th: San Antonio Spurs -10.

Monday, April 24th: Toronto Raptors on the moneyline at -225 odds.

Sunday, April 23rd: LAC +3.

Saturday, April 22nd: Portland Trailblazers +6.

Friday, April 21st: Los Angeles Clippers on the money line -120 odds.

Thursday, April 20th: Indiana Pacers +2.

Wednesday, April 19th: Golden St. Warriors -13.

Tuesday, April 18th Game 2 Pick: Toronto Raptors -7.5.

Monday, April 17th: San Antonio Spurs -11.

Sunday, April 16th: Houston Rockets -7.

Saturday, April 15th NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs -9.5.

Thursday/Friday April 13-14th: No games scheduled.

Wednesday, April 12th: Passing.

Monday, April 10th: Detroit Pistons -3.5.

Sunday, April 9th: Passing

Saturday, April 8th: Charlotte Hornets +1.5.

Friday, April 7th: Passing.

Thursday, April 6th: Passing.

Wednesday, April 5th: Boston Celtics -4.

Tuesday, April 4th: Charlotte Hornets +3.5.

Monday, April 3rd: Today's lone NBA game doesn't have any value so we're taking a pass.

Friday, May 13th: We don't have an opinion on this game so are going to take a pass.

Thursday, May 12th Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +1.5.

Wednesday, May 11th: Heat/Raptors OVER 188.5.

Tuesday, May 10th: Passing.

Monday, May 9th: Portland Trailblazers +4.5.

Sunday, May 8th: Atlanta Hawks +5.

Saturday, May 7th Basketball Pick: Portland Trailblazers +3.5.

Thursday, May 5th Play: Toronto Raptors -4.5.

Wednesday, May 4th: Cleveland Cavs -7.5.

Tuesday, May 3rd: Blazers +9.5.

Monday, May 2nd: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.

Sunday, May 1st: Miami Heat -6.

Saturday, April 30th Play: San Antonio Spurs -6.5.

Thursday, April 28th NBA Pick: Atlanta Hawks -2.

Wednesday, April 27th Play: Houston Rockets +9.

Tuesday, April 26th: The Raptors/Pacers series has been helter skelter and is a crapshoot. The Celtics/Hawks line is right on. With that being said, we're passing today as there is no value to be had.

Monday, April 25th: Charlotte Hornets -2.

Sunday, April 24th: Houston Rockets +9.

Saturday, April 23rd NBA Playoffs Pick: Portland Trailblazers +1.

Friday, April 22nd Play: Detroit Pistons +4.

Thursday, April 21st Play of the Day: Oklahoma City Thunder -8.5.

Wednesday, April 20th Game 2 Pick: Detroit Pistons +10.

Tuesday, April 19th NBA Playoffs Prediction: Atlanta Hawks -6.5. The Pacers don't generally play well at Atlanta. Furthermore, the Hawks built up some nice leads in game 1 but just couldn't hold it. I feel this line offers much value!

Monday, April 18th: Toronto Raptors -7.5.

Sunday, April 17th: L.A. Clippers -8.5.

Sunday NBA Playoffs Game 1: Atlanta Hawks -5.5. We fully expect this series to go 6 or 7 games with each team beating each other up on their home courts, with the possibility of the Hawks stealing one at Boston to shorten the series to win in 6. - 4/16

Thursday and Friday: No games scheduled. The NBA playoffs start on Saturday, April 16th.

Wednesday, April 13th Tip: Detroit Pistons +1.5.

Tuesday, April 12th Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +7.5.

Monday, April 11th Play: Milwaukee Bucks +4.

Sunday, April 10th: S.A. Spurs -5.

Saturday, April 9th: Sacramento Kings +7.

Friday, April 8th Pick of the Day: Philadelphia 76ers +2.

Thursday, April 7th NBA Pick: Golden St. Warriors -7.

Wednesday, April 6th Bet Prediction: Indiana Pacers -3.

Tuesday, April 5th: Chicago Bulls -3.

Monday, April 4th: No games scheduled. Be sure to check out our college hoops championship game pick. We've been hot all season!

Sunday, April 3rd: New Orleans Pelicans +2.5.

Saturday, April 2nd: San Antonio Spurs -11.5.

Friday, April 1st Pick: Detroit Pistons -5.5.

Thursday, March 31st Play: Indiana Pacers -7.

Wednesday, March 30th Pick: Atlanta Hawks -1.

Tuesday, March 29th Play of the Day: Detroit Pistons +3.5.

Monday, March 28th: Mavs/Nuggets OVER 212.

Sunday, March 27th: Passing.

Saturday, March 26th: No value on tonight's card so we're taking a pass.

Friday, March 25th Pick of the Day: Atlanta Hawks -9.

Thursday, March 24th Bet Prediction: Indiana Pacers -13.

Wednesday, March 23rd: We like the Phoenix Suns (-5) to blowout the Lakers tonight!

Tuesday, March 22nd Play: Brooklyn Nets +6.

Monday, March 21st: Atlanta Hawks -6.5.

Sunday, March 20th Prediction: Utah Jazz +1.

Saturday, March 19th: Indiana Pacers +3.5.

Friday, March 18th Action: Phoenix Suns +3.5.

Thursday, March 17th Play: Phoenix Suns +9.

Wednesday, March 16th: New Orleans Pelicans +4.

Tuesday, March 15th NBA Play of the Day: Denver Nuggets +3.

Monday, March 14th Pick: Portland Blazers +7.5.

Sunday: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5. - 3/13

Saturday, March 12th Pick: Washington Wizards at a pick'em.

Friday, March 11th Play: Houston Rockets +5.5.

Thursday, March 10th Prediction: Atlanta Hawks +4.

Wednesday, March 9th Tip: Philly +10.

Tuesday, March 8th Pick: L.A. Lakers +2.5.

Monday, March 7th: Charlotte Hornets -9.

Sunday, March 6th Play of the Day: Philadelphia 76ers +14.5.

Saturday, March 5th Pick: Indiana Pacers +2.5.

Friday, March 4th Prediction: Brooklyn Nets +5.5.

Thursday, March 3rd Play: New Orleans Hornets +9.

Wednesday, March 2nd Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -1.5.

Tuesday: Brooklyn Nets +1.5.

Monday, February 29th Play: Denver Nuggets +1.5.

Sunday, February 28th: Portland Blazers +4.5.

Saturday, February 27th Prediction: Miami Heat +5.5.

Friday, February 26th ATS Prediction: Toronto Raptors +1.5.

Thursday, February 25th Play: Brooklyn Nets -1. It's usually a good sign for us when the public are hammering the underdog and the line isn't moving. Vegas likes their position on the Nets at -1 and we like them too as Phoenix doesn't play any defense.

Wednesday, February 24th: New York Knicks +7.

Tuesday, February 23rd: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5.

Monday, February 22nd: Lakers/Bucks OVER 210 points.

Sunday, February 21st Play: Philly +10.

Saturday, February 20th Play: Los Angeles Clippers +3.5.

Friday, February 19th: Philly +8.5.

Thursday, February 18th: We're taking a pass today. It's NBA trade deadline day and crazy things can happen, so no need to take any risks.

NBA All Star Break: Plays will restart on 2/18/16.

Thursday, February 11th Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5.

Wednesday, February 10th Play: Philadelphia 76ers +5.

Tuesday, February 9th Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +4.

Monday, February 8th Play of the Day: The Kings are sucking right now and rumor has it George Karl has lost control. I'm expecting a blowout tonight in Cleveland! Take the Cavs at -12!

Sunday, February 7th: Passing.

Saturday, February 6th Play of the Day: Phoenix Suns +5.5.

Friday, February 5th Predictions: Nets +5.5. and Nuggets -2.

Thursday, February 4th Play: Portland Trailblazers at a pick'em.

Wednesday, February 3rd: Brooklyn Nets +6.5.

Tuesday, February 2nd Prediction: Miami Heat +4.

Monday, February 1st Play ATS: Brooklyn Nets +7.5.

Sunday, January 31st: Passing. No value on today's card!

Saturday, January 30th Play of the Day: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5.

Friday, January 29th Tip: Phoenix Suns +8.5.

Thursday, January 28th Prediction: Indiana Pacers -3.

Wednesday, January 27th Play: Minnesota Timberwolves +7.

Tuesday, January 26th: Brooklyn Nets +4.5.

Monday, January 25th Prediction: Denver Nuggets +4.5.

Sunday, January 24th: Passing.

Saturday, January 23rd Pick: New York Knicks -1.

Friday, January 22nd Play: Toronto Raptors -10.5.

Thursday, January 21st Prediction: Atlanta Hawks +1. Not only have the Hawks done well historically against the Kings both at home and on the road, the Kings are 1-9 this season in back to back games. There are other supporting variables as well, but these two loom large.

Wednesday, January 20th: Philly +7.5.

Tuesday, January 19th: Another brutal loss with the Rockets going into Overtime and losing not only the game, but the spread as well. Today we like the Milwaukee Bucks at +4.5.

Monday, January 18th Prediction: Houston Rockets +5.

Sunday, January 17th: BRUTAL loss yesterday with John Wall missing a layup to tie the game. We're taking a pass today. We couldn't find any value on today's card.

Thursday, January 7th Play: Pretty unbelievable loss last night with Dallas sitting 4 key players and New Orleans losing straight up by 9. The Pelicans never showed up. Pretty sickening to watch. Today's play is the 76ers +9.

Friday, December 18th Pick: You won't hear us crying over losses very often but last night's game where we were going under by 15 points and got jammed up by overtime was B-R-U-T-A-L! Tonight we like the Memphis Grizzlies at +2.5. The Grizz have shot 53% in their last two trips to Big D, who has no D. Furthermore, Memphis has taken 4 of the last 5 in this matchup. Dallas is really lagging on defense right now so we think there's some great value here getting 2.5 points.

Thursday, December 17th Play: Raptors/Hornets UNDER 195.5 points.

Note: The Charlotte Bobcats are reportedly considering changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, now that New Orleans has changed their name to the Pelicans.